Sheila Allen
Acting

Sheila Allen

Born 2 February 1929 · New York City, New York, USA · Died 15 November 2013

Sheila Mathews Allen (February 2, 1929 – November 15, 2013) was an American actress. Born Sheila Marie Mathews in New York City to Christopher Joseph and Elizabeth (née McCloskey) Mathews, she was married to producer Irwin Allen until his death in 1991. She appeared in several of her husband's TV series and movies through to 1986. Appearances include City Beneath the Sea, Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, The Poseidon Adventureand The Towering Inferno. Following his death in 1991 she remained on the board of Irwin Allen Productions up until her death. She also served as a producer on the 2002 television remake of The Time Tunnel and as Executive Producer of the film Poseidon.

Known for

The Towering Inferno
The Poseidon Adventure
Agatha Christie's Poirot
The Waltons
When Time Ran Out...
The Prince and the Pauper
Alice in Wonderland
Viva Knievel!
City Beneath the Sea
Outrage!
The Glory Boys
Adventures of the Queen
Outrage!
Unity
When Time Ran Out...
Viva Knievel!
Adventures of the Queen
The Way of the World
The Towering Inferno
The Poseidon Adventure
City Beneath the Sea
The Prince and the Pauper
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